March 16 has seen significant historical events, including the My Lai massacre in 1968, where U.S. soldiers killed up to 500 unarmed Vietnamese villagers. In 1935, Hitler's rearmament of Germany breached the Treaty of Versailles, amplifying tensions leading to World War II. The day also marks political shifts, such as Robert F. Kennedy announcing his presidential candidacy in 1968 and President Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland in 2016, which faced Republican resistance. In 2020, markets plummeted due to COVID-19 fears, reflecting broader global economic concerns.
On March 16, 1968, U.S. Army soldiers hunted for Viet Cong fighters and sympathizers, resulting in the My Lai massacre where as many as 500 unarmed villagers were killed.
In 1935, Adolf Hitler broke the Treaty of Versailles military terms by rearming Germany and resuming military conscription, massively altering the geopolitical landscape.
In 2020, the global stock market faced significant turmoil with the Dow Jones falling by nearly 3,000 points due to escalating coronavirus fears.
President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court on March 16, 2016, but Senate Republicans pledged to leave the seat vacant until after the election.
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